Enjoying Halal Cuisine Pastil from Mindanao Island
Pastil
PhilippinesDavao, Big Bang Park
- Food Travel Log
- Does it look un-Filipino? It's Pastil (Patil), a halal dish from Mindanao. The beef is fatty and juicy, with a spicy kick that makes the rice irresistible. Knowing Mindanao's large Muslim population brings new reasons to visit the Philippines. Time to work hard!
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 80 Philippine Peso
- Meal Date
- 2/14/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Pastil is a traditional dish originating from the Muslim community in Mindanao. It was originally popularized as a portable wrapped rice dish for picnics and markets. Often wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, it enhances the aroma and keeps the beef or chicken juicy. One of its appeals is how easily it can be customized with your preferred spices. The author jokes that if one knew all the steps of this meticulous cooking method, they might end up bringing back souvenirs in a "pastil wrap" fashion, and perhaps even indulge in a second bath!
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